Physical Therapist
Fluent in Spanish | Habla español con fluidez

Jack Reimer, PT, DPT

Jack Reimer brings a unique combination of elite sports medicine experience, cultural competency, and genuine passion for human performance to his practice at Zarett Rehab. A University of Maryland graduate who completed his doctorate at the University of Miami, Jack has worked with some of the highest-level athletes in the country—from NFL players to elite throwing athletes—while maintaining his commitment to serving diverse patient populations.

What sets Jack apart is his multidimensional approach to rehabilitation. He doesn’t just treat the injury; he considers the physical, social, and environmental factors that influence each patient’s recovery and long-term success. This comprehensive perspective, combined with his activity-specific movement analysis expertise, allows him to create truly individualized treatment plans that address the root causes of dysfunction.

As a fluent Spanish speaker, Jack can provide seamless care to Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring clear communication and cultural understanding throughout the rehabilitation process. His diverse clinical background—spanning NFL treatment facilities, specialized throwing athlete clinics, inpatient neurological rehabilitation, and Spanish-language clinics in Miami—has equipped him with the skills to treat virtually any patient population with confidence and expertise.

Education & Credentials

Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Miami, 2022

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Spanish
University of Maryland, 2022

Languages:

English (Native)
Spanish (Fluent)

Professional Development:

NFL Treatment Base Experience
Throwing Athlete Specialization
Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Training

Areas of Expertise

Jack specializes in treating active individuals and athletes with a focus on:

Post-Operative Foot & Ankle Recovery – Comprehensive rehabilitation following foot and ankle surgeries, including Achilles repairs, ankle stabilization, and fracture fixation
Sports Injury Care & Prevention – Evidence-based treatment and proactive strategies to keep athletes performing at their best
Ligamentous Knee Injuries – Expert management of ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus injuries
Knee Arthritis – Conservative management strategies to maintain function and reduce pain
Running Injuries – Biomechanical assessment and treatment for runners of all levels
Golf & Basketball Injuries – Sport-specific rehabilitation drawing from personal experience and elite-level training
Throwing Athlete Conditions – Specialized care for baseball pitchers and other overhead athletes

Treatment Philosophy

Jack believes every patient deserves an individualized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs, goals, and lifestyle. His ultimate aim is to empower each person to become independent in managing their health and movement—not just treating symptoms, but building the knowledge and skills for long-term success.

He uses a multidimensional approach that considers physical, social, and environmental factors to guide the plan of care. This means looking beyond the injury itself to understand how work demands, family responsibilities, cultural background, and personal goals influence both the rehabilitation process and the sustainable outcomes each patient needs.

Above all, Jack strives to treat every patient with the same respect and dedication he would want for himself. This golden rule philosophy creates a therapeutic environment built on trust, empathy, and genuine care—the foundation for successful rehabilitation.

Clinical Experience

Jack has gained diverse, high-level clinical experience across multiple specialized settings:

NFL Treatment Base – Worked directly with professional football players, gaining expertise in high-performance rehabilitation, rapid recovery protocols, and return-to-play decision-making at the highest level of competition
Throwing Athlete Specialty Clinic – Specialized training in treating baseball pitchers and overhead athletes, developing deep understanding of throwing mechanics, arm care, and upper extremity injury management
Inpatient Rehabilitation – Neurological Focus – Provided care for patients with subacute neurologic conditions, developing skills in treating complex medical cases and understanding how neurological issues impact movement and function
Spanish-Language Clinic – Miami, Florida – Worked exclusively with Spanish-speaking patients, providing culturally sensitive care and ensuring clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process. This experience deepened his understanding of how cultural factors influence healthcare access, communication, and treatment outcomes.

This diverse background has equipped Jack to seamlessly transition between treating elite athletes and general population patients, always maintaining the same high standard of evidence-based, individualized care.

Populations Served

While Jack takes pride in treating people of all backgrounds, he commonly works with:

Runners and endurance athletes
Golfers seeking performance improvement and injury management
Basketball players at all competitive levels
Post-operative foot and ankle patients
Throwing athletes (baseball pitchers, tennis players)
Patients with knee ligament injuries
Individuals managing knee arthritis
Spanish-speaking patients (bilingual services)
NFL and elite-level athletes
General population seeking improved function
Patients with neurological conditions

Treatment Techniques

Jack employs a comprehensive, activity-specific approach that includes:

Movement Analysis:

Activity-specific movement screening
Running gait analysis
Sport-specific biomechanical assessment
Functional movement evaluation
Golf swing analysis
Basketball movement patterns

Manual Therapy:

Joint mobilization for improved mobility
Soft tissue mobilization
Manual stretching and flexibility training
Targeted manual therapy addressing specific impairments revealed during screening

Exercise Prescription:

Salient corrective exercises tailored to movement impairments
Progressive strengthening programs
Sport-specific training
Return-to-sport protocols
Injury prevention programming

Comprehensive Care:

Patient education and self-management strategies
Load management and training modifications
Home exercise program development
Performance optimization strategies

Personal Background

Jack lives an authentically active lifestyle that mirrors the values he promotes in his practice. Recently, he trained for and completed a half-Ironman triathlon—a testament to his dedication, discipline, and understanding of what it takes to achieve challenging physical goals. He regularly enjoys golf, tennis, basketball, and running along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail.

In his downtime, Jack is an avid reader who enjoys expanding his knowledge across various subjects. He also fancies himself a pizza cook, though he’ll modestly admit he’s still perfecting his craft. His sense of humor and humility make him approachable and relatable to patients from all walks of life.

Jack’s fluency in Spanish—a skill he developed through his dual major at the University of Maryland and refined during his time in Miami—allows him to serve Philadelphia’s diverse Spanish-speaking community with culturally competent, linguistically accessible care.

Why Physical Therapy?

Jack’s path to physical therapy began with a single inspiring lecture from a physical therapist at a university career day. The presentation resonated so deeply that he began working as a PT aide the very next week—and never looked back.

Physical therapy perfectly aligns with Jack’s personal values as a physically active individual who appreciates the importance of building genuine interpersonal connections to improve the rehabilitation experience. He recognized that successful treatment isn’t just about exercises and techniques; it’s about understanding people, earning their trust, and walking alongside them through their recovery journey.

For Jack, physical therapy represents the ideal intersection of his passions: helping others, staying immersed in sports and human performance, problem-solving through movement dysfunction, and building meaningful relationships that make a lasting difference in people’s lives.

Ready to Start Your Recovery?

Schedule an appointment with Jack to begin your personalized rehabilitation journey.

Servicios en Español Disponibles

Jack provides comprehensive physical therapy services in Spanish, ensuring clear communication and culturally sensitive care for Spanish-speaking patients and their families. From initial evaluation through discharge, patients can receive treatment entirely in their preferred language.